Proteas have been a popular choice with specialist growers, none more so than the magnificent King Protea - Protea cynaroides. However they are considered to be a little more difficult to grow as they require slightly more challenging growing conditions compared to other more common exotic garden plants. So in this video English horticulturist Simon explores the environmental conditions that the Protea have evolved to survive and how that can be replicated in your very own garden. So join us as we walk through our five mistakes to avoid planting and growing the King Protea.
